IDC Names Ibbaka an Innovator in Price Optimization for Usage and Recurring Revenue Models

Harp Dhaliwal is VP of Growth at Ibbaka. See his LinkedIn Profile.

Ibbaka was recently named an IDC Innovator. Learn how our solutions help you price smarter, sell better, and grow faster.

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From the Report: Why Ibbaka Was Chosen as an IDC Innovator

Setting and executing value-based pricing models is a structured process that requires discovery and tracking of value metrics to set and evolve the price, typically per customer segment or individual customer. Ibbaka's Valio offering is unique as it focuses on helping B2B companies offering subscriptions for technology solutions set and execute value-based pricing strategies. Ibbaka's leaders have a long history of helping companies manage value-based pricing models for transactional widgets, and they started Ibbaka to focus on pricing recurring models.

From the Report: Key Differentiators

• Ibbaka's Valio platform delivers deep pricing and value expertise at scale. What normally requires lengthy, bespoke consulting engagements can be achieved more consistently and with quicker time to value.

• The Valio platform enables the company to consistently price deals based on defined value stories and then track the value delivered throughout the customer journey to optimize NRR.

• The Valio platform is offered as a subscription, so the insights are constantly refreshed and value and pricing are kept current and relevant.

Transforming Value and Pricing in SaaS

In the past few years, the SaaS industry has seen a significant pivot towards usage-based and recurring revenue models. However, this shift has brought the challenge of clearly identifying, communicating, pricing, and demonstrating the value of services offered. Ibbaka has stepped up as a pivotal player in this transformation, integrating its powerful Value and Pricing Platform, Valio, with existing systems to streamline and enhance value articulation and pricing efficacy.

Valio is not just another tool; it is a comprehensive platform designed to empower B2B SaaS companies to not only identify and quantify the value of their solutions but also to communicate this value effectively. This ensures that pricing strategies are not just about numbers but are aligned with the real value perceived by customers, thus fostering stronger relationships and delivering improvements in key business metrics such as net revenue retention (NRR), win rates, and average annual contract value (ACV).

A Commitment to Dynamic Market Needs

Steven Forth, CEO of Ibbaka, emphasizes that the recognition by IDC as an Innovator is a validation of our strategic approach which combines deep industry expertise with scalable technology. "We are thrilled with this recognition as it helps amplify our belief that value and pricing are fundamental building blocks for SaaS success. With the market experiencing slower growth, more educated buyers, almost constant AI innovation, and a drive for efficient growth, aligning value and pricing across the customer journey is critical for organizations that want to thrive and out-compete the market” says Forth. This is where Ibbaka excels, helping businesses navigate these complex waters and drive significant revenue impacts.

What This Means for SaaS Companies

For SaaS companies looking to thrive in today's subscription economy, adapting to an integrated value and pricing strategy is key. Ibbaka's IDC Innovator recognition is not just a testament to its current capabilities but also a promise of its commitment to continuous innovation and support for its customers through the evolving phases of the SaaS industry.

The Road Ahead

As we look forward to the next stages of SaaS evolution, value and strategic pricing will only grow in importance. Ibbaka is poised at the forefront of this change, ready to assist SaaS leaders in leveraging value and pricing as a pivotal lever for consistent revenue growth, retention, and customer satisfaction.

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